Alan Jackson shares 'Precious Memories'

Gaither Music Group is sharing a DVD of classic hymns performed by country music artist Alan Jackson.

Originally released more than a decade ago, Jackson recorded the 14-song DVD on stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, Tenn. It’s known as the “Mother Church of Country Music.”

“Precious Memories, Live at the Ryman” features traditional gospel favorites including “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” In addition to the performances, the DVD includes behind-the-scenes interviews with Jackson and his family.

In a news release for the DVD, gospel recording artist Bill Gaither said it’s a joy to partner with Jackson.

“As a songwriter, I really appreciate the beauty of a well-written song, and Alan has been showing the world for a long time how to write great songs. On this recording, he went back to songs that both of us treasure – hymns of the church – with lyrics that keep on inspiring us with their timeless messages,” Gaither said.

“Precious Memories, Live at the Ryman” is available in stores and online via Amazon, Walmart, gaither.com, and alanjackson.com.

It will air as a TV special on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) at 7 p.m. Sept. 16. It will also air on RFD-TV at 8 p.m. and midnight Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14, and 6 p.m. Sept. 16.

These songs are included on the DVD:

1. “Blessed Assurance”

2. “In the Garden”

3. “I Love to Tell the Story”

4. “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”

5. “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

6. “When We All Get to Heaven”

7. Bonus: “Softly and Tenderly”

8. Bonus: “Standing on the Promises”

9. “Are You Washed in the Blood?” / “I’ll Fly Away”

10. “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

11. “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

12. “The Old Rugged Cross”

13. “How Great Thou Art”

14. “I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You”

Are you a fan of Alan Jackson? Here’s five things about his career:

1. It’s a big year for him. He continues to be on the road with the Honky Tonk Highway tour and was recently announced as an inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Others in the 2017 class: Songwriter Don Schlitz and the late singer and actor Jerry Reed.

2. His hit songs include “Here in the Real World,” “Remember When,” “Don't Rock the Jukebox,” “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” “Chattahoochee,” and “Gone Country.”

3. He’s been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 25 years and honored as CMA Entertainer of the Year three times.

4. He’s ranked as one of the best-selling male vocalists in all music genres, selling nearly 60 million albums worldwide. His career includes the release of more than 60 singles, with 50 top-ten hits and 35 number ones.

5. He’s received more than 150 music industry awards including 18 Academy of Country Music Awards, 16 Country Music Association Awards, and two Grammys.